GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The chalk hits the 'walk at high noon today. For the third year Byron Center will be hosting the West Michigan Chalk Art Festival. Sponsored by the Byron Community Wellness Foundation, the festival runs from 12 - 9 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.

The Byron Farmers’ Market Craft Fair will also be held in conjunction with this event on Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m .

Works of art will be judged on the following categories:

Best Team / Family

Best 3D

Best Photo Rendition

Most Humorous

Best Use of Color

Best Use of Theme

The winner of the adult category will win $1000 dollars. Registration is open to adults, children and family/team categories and is sold in 6' x 6' squares.